On Request: Plumb Bobbing
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Plumb bobbing is a putting routine where golfers hold the putter vertically to supposedly read greens. While it’s still seen on major tours, especially among older players, many pros admit they aren’t actually looking for anything when doing it—it’s simply part of their routine. The conversation highlights that plumb bobbing has no real technical value in green reading; rather, it’s more of a habit, ritual, or comfort mechanism than an effective method for judging putts.
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